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he is from dayton, texas. this is important. dayton, texas has a population of 5000. they have a high school football stadium that seats 70,000 and is always full on friday nights. by trade, john otto is a cpa. he has served as vice chairman of the house committees on ways and means. in 2008 he was chosen on the house committee on appraisal reform. in 2005 he was named republican freshman of the year in the house of representatives and texas monthly has named him one of the tent as legislators in texas. he is a graduate of texas a&m and a dba from that university. and your honor, i have warned
he is from dayton, texas. this is important. dayton, texas has a population of 5000. they have a high school football stadium that seats 70,000 and is always full on friday nights. by trade, john otto is a cpa. he has served as vice chairman of the house committees on ways and means. in 2008 he was chosen on the house committee on appraisal reform. in 2005 he was named republican freshman of the year in the house of representatives and texas monthly has named him one of the tent as legislators...
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has named him one of the tent as legislators in texas. he is a graduate of texas a&m and a dba from that university. and your honor, i have warned orange today to celebrate last week's thanksgiving day game. -- where texas one. i yield back. >> our next witness is tod cohen from ebay.
has named him one of the tent as legislators in texas. he is a graduate of texas a&m and a dba from that university. and your honor, i have warned orange today to celebrate last week's thanksgiving day game. -- where texas one. i yield back. >> our next witness is tod cohen from ebay.
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she governed texas from 1991 to 1995 when she lost a fierce election to george w. bush, whose father she once famously said was, quote, born with a silver foot in his mouth. her one-woman play gives us new insite into the private life of a woman who tried to create a new texas and opening its prebroad way run this week in washington at the kennedy center. welcome. >> what a mouthful that was. >> that was. >> i got through all of that. i didn't want to do a one-person show at this time in my life, and b, i didn't go looking for a subject. this subject found me. it was really a case of being very inspired in the months after her death. a sense of loss for myself personally. she meant more to me than i ever imagined. she had a place in my heavens. i counted on her being there. then i realized i was sad for the country, and i was really compelled to pursue an understanding of her persona. why people adored her so. >> what did you learn about her? >> well, have you got about four years? we could talk about it. i researched her very heavily and i still am researching her
she governed texas from 1991 to 1995 when she lost a fierce election to george w. bush, whose father she once famously said was, quote, born with a silver foot in his mouth. her one-woman play gives us new insite into the private life of a woman who tried to create a new texas and opening its prebroad way run this week in washington at the kennedy center. welcome. >> what a mouthful that was. >> that was. >> i got through all of that. i didn't want to do a one-person show at...
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jackson lee of texas. the chair: the gentlewoman from texas, ms. jackson lee, and a member opposed will each control five minutes. the chair recognizes the yom from texas. ms. jackson lee: thank you, mr. chairman. i'd like to think our colleagues are in their offices communicating with their constituents and doing much of the work we do, writing probably other great ledge slave -- legislative niche tiffs and they are paying attention to this debate and they keep hearing the words small businesses and they want to know why would any of us have a disagreement about small businesses when we have, i think, we have a consensus that small businesses are in fact the back bone of america. they are the job creators of america. i recall many of us have initiatives, i have an initiative of visitting small businesses and just a couple of weeks ago, i donned the clothing of a medical practice, i went to a beauty school an tried to do a little bit of hair design. went to an energy company. went ton a small export-import company and i stood out as a safety office
jackson lee of texas. the chair: the gentlewoman from texas, ms. jackson lee, and a member opposed will each control five minutes. the chair recognizes the yom from texas. ms. jackson lee: thank you, mr. chairman. i'd like to think our colleagues are in their offices communicating with their constituents and doing much of the work we do, writing probably other great ledge slave -- legislative niche tiffs and they are paying attention to this debate and they keep hearing the words small...
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sessions of texas. the chair: pursuant to house resolution 479, the gentleman from texas, mr. sessions, and a member opposed, each will control five minutes. the chair recognizes the gentleman from texas. mr. sessions: mr. chairman, thank you very much. mr. chairman, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the chair: the gentleman is recognized. mr. sessions: mr. chairman, i want to first thank, if i can, the author of this piece of legislation, the gentleman from kentucky, geoff davis. mr. davis has distinguished himself among not only our colleagues but also i believe his strong support of free enterprise and the people of kentucky in doing his job, and i appreciate the opportunity to be here to help in that endeavor today. i believe that excessive government regulations are a significant barrier to the creation of private sector jobs in america today. this congress has made job creation a priority. as a matter of fact, we had the minority leader down talking just a few minutes ago about job creation and the priority that it needs to represent. as a result, we must review
sessions of texas. the chair: pursuant to house resolution 479, the gentleman from texas, mr. sessions, and a member opposed, each will control five minutes. the chair recognizes the gentleman from texas. mr. sessions: mr. chairman, thank you very much. mr. chairman, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the chair: the gentleman is recognized. mr. sessions: mr. chairman, i want to first thank, if i can, the author of this piece of legislation, the gentleman from kentucky, geoff davis. mr....
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he really sort of played into what was the texas mythology with texas politicians who were larger than life, very successful businessman who made a fortune here. they were risk takers, they were not afraid to fail. that was the sort of spirit he had at that i think got him into this thing. >> noting that at the naval academy, he was president of his class the last couple of years. early on he showed leadership traits have the ability to galvanize people under his leadership. just a quick overview of his business career, let's take a look -- he went into business and to ibm as a salesman where he became the top salesman for the company. that was in 1957. in 1962 he founded his own company which was electronic data systems. he then sold it to general motors for $2.4 billion and stay on the board. in 1988 he founded perot systems. in 2009 he sold that company to dell computers for $3.9 billion. he and his family are known as philanthropists. can you talk about that side of him and his family? >> they have given a fortune to all sorts of charities here in dallas. ross perot himself has mad
he really sort of played into what was the texas mythology with texas politicians who were larger than life, very successful businessman who made a fortune here. they were risk takers, they were not afraid to fail. that was the sort of spirit he had at that i think got him into this thing. >> noting that at the naval academy, he was president of his class the last couple of years. early on he showed leadership traits have the ability to galvanize people under his leadership. just a quick...
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again, that's texas, el paso, texas. i can't tell you how many people have been asking, we never had a snowless winter. there has been one winter with under one inch recorded back in 1949 and 50, having no snow in to december, means nothing for the rest of the winter. don't lose faith. we normally would be down to 26, high of 43. we will shoot back up above normal. sun up at 7:25, we are looking at temperatures now just hanging on to 40 on the north side. 30s mixed in. we have ow sieves ourselves a mix of clouds. i had some i hit the winder shield op my drive in. this is eroding away. we have snow showers to the north, our mix of clouds giving way to sunshine, the winds strong, i had a friend try to go out for a run and she said it was too strong. gusts of 30-40 miles per hour. we will push that in to the afternoon with the sunshine and high of 47. we will check on the next storm in a moment. >>> we are going to you covered at our website at abc2news.com. if you go to the traffic tab, down the bottom, life traffic camera
again, that's texas, el paso, texas. i can't tell you how many people have been asking, we never had a snowless winter. there has been one winter with under one inch recorded back in 1949 and 50, having no snow in to december, means nothing for the rest of the winter. don't lose faith. we normally would be down to 26, high of 43. we will shoot back up above normal. sun up at 7:25, we are looking at temperatures now just hanging on to 40 on the north side. 30s mixed in. we have ow sieves...
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let's continue with texas governor rick perry. the first segment from pam bondi. >> thank you, governor, is the state continuually fails parents and children through inadequate education, does the federal government have the obligation to intervene on the education of the children? >> no, and here's the reason why. if you believe in the 10th amendment and if you believe that those people in the state are going to impact the legislators, they will do that. and i think that is a situation that we would not find ourselves in because by the time a school failed, the children or the parents would have intervened and the legislators would have intervened. our problem is a federal government who is intervening too much with programs. i truly believe that the education of the children is a state and local issue and the federal government needs to stay out. >> talking about all of these programs, governor. would you get rid of federal assistance for school lunch and pel grants. gi bill? >> absolutely. there is a better way to those dollars
let's continue with texas governor rick perry. the first segment from pam bondi. >> thank you, governor, is the state continuually fails parents and children through inadequate education, does the federal government have the obligation to intervene on the education of the children? >> no, and here's the reason why. if you believe in the 10th amendment and if you believe that those people in the state are going to impact the legislators, they will do that. and i think that is a...
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texas. you walked into the lyndon johnson library -- the first two floors are a museum, then there's this huge staircase and on top of it are four floors. there's a glass wall with four floors of the papers of lyndon johnson. it all, whatever there are, there are 34,000,000 documents down there. they're all in these boxes, red buckram boxes stamped with the presidential seal in gold, and they tower up four stories, so that was the moment i thought of quitting, actually. and then, of course, for the next few years, we spent a lot of time -- my wife ina, and myself -- in texas. c-span: i want to ask you a personal question. i'm not sure you want to answer it, but i'll ask it anyway. how do you afford to do this kind of thing? you spent seven years on robert moses, and you spent 14 years on lyndon johnson. who pays the bills during these periods? >> guest: well, it's very different. you know, for the first book, i did it for a tiny advance. i think it was a $2,500 advance. nobody was really int
texas. you walked into the lyndon johnson library -- the first two floors are a museum, then there's this huge staircase and on top of it are four floors. there's a glass wall with four floors of the papers of lyndon johnson. it all, whatever there are, there are 34,000,000 documents down there. they're all in these boxes, red buckram boxes stamped with the presidential seal in gold, and they tower up four stories, so that was the moment i thought of quitting, actually. and then, of course, for...
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cal against the texas longhorns. second quarter, texas is up, but not for long. it's 10-7. then in the third quarter, it was a jekyll and hyde performance. zach maynard losing it there. sacked six times. cal turned it over five times, and a ramped up texas longloerns turned it into points -- longhorns turn today into points. david ash, 27 points to goodwin, and that was that. 21-10, texas on top of cal, which finishes the year at seven and six. >>> a's general manager billy bean has done it again. he's traded away another big name. today, andrew bailey, he's the closer. he's now going to be the closer for the boston red sox. traded along with ryan sweeney for three players. you could call them three prospects. so four pitching staff members are gone, the entire outfield is
cal against the texas longhorns. second quarter, texas is up, but not for long. it's 10-7. then in the third quarter, it was a jekyll and hyde performance. zach maynard losing it there. sacked six times. cal turned it over five times, and a ramped up texas longloerns turned it into points -- longhorns turn today into points. david ash, 27 points to goodwin, and that was that. 21-10, texas on top of cal, which finishes the year at seven and six. >>> a's general manager billy bean has...
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we have more people injured in texas if we block granted? i would suggest yes and substantially more so then you've got to have the freedom to implement that program and we don't have that today. >> on your postcard their it clear how fill out that program say 20% of your income is that what you're saying? would >> i'm saying if you did that to your mortgage insurance and torture of a bowl to the culture -- local taxes, tax goes away, obviously important to audio and any state that has substantial the agricultural interest the tax would go away and i don't know if i said dividends, talks would go away as well, and then you take 20% of that number and that would be your personal income. >> what about family that doesn't own a home and does not have capital gains liability? do they pay 20% of their income? >> yes. >> that somebody like you that owns a home -- ka >> rebuilding. there is an act of arson and 05 and 07 so we haven't been living for four years. >> i did have a conversation with my daughter so i had homeownership. someone that has t
we have more people injured in texas if we block granted? i would suggest yes and substantially more so then you've got to have the freedom to implement that program and we don't have that today. >> on your postcard their it clear how fill out that program say 20% of your income is that what you're saying? would >> i'm saying if you did that to your mortgage insurance and torture of a bowl to the culture -- local taxes, tax goes away, obviously important to audio and any state that...
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we have more people injured in texas if we block granted? i would suggest yes and substantially more so then you've got to have the freedom to implement that program and we don't have that today. >> on your postcard their it clear how fill out that program say 20% of your income is that what you're saying? would >> i'm saying if you did that to your mortgage insurance and torture of a bowl to the culture -- local taxes, tax goes away, obviously important to audio and any state that has substantial the agricultural interest the tax would go away and i don't know if i said dividends, talks would go away as well, and then you take 20% of that number and that would be your personal income. >> what about family that doesn't own a home and does not have capital gains liability? do they pay 20% of their income? >> yes. >> that somebody like you that owns a home -- ka >> rebuilding. there is an act of arson and 05 and 07 so we haven't been living for four years. >> i did have a conversation with my daughter so i had homeownership. someone that has t
we have more people injured in texas if we block granted? i would suggest yes and substantially more so then you've got to have the freedom to implement that program and we don't have that today. >> on your postcard their it clear how fill out that program say 20% of your income is that what you're saying? would >> i'm saying if you did that to your mortgage insurance and torture of a bowl to the culture -- local taxes, tax goes away, obviously important to audio and any state that...
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jackson lee of texas. the chair: pursuant to house resolution 477, the gentlelady from texas, miss jackson, and a member opposed -- ms. jackson lee, and a member opposed, each will control five minutes. the chair recognizes the gentlelady from texas. ms. jackson lee: i thank the chairman very much. i wish today was spent really dealing with job creation rather than diminishing the social safety net for the american people. something that we fought long and hard for. but let me give you some good news. the unemployment has dropped to eight point, approximately 9% i believe, or a little less. it means the country's economy is going in the right direction. and the time that we are spending on the floor on these bills are job killers. we'd much rather have spent our time passing the american jobs act, putting money and investment in infrastructure, rehiring firefighters, teachers, and law enforcement officers. and certainly we don't need to jeopardize this little baby's future with the opportunity for making s
jackson lee of texas. the chair: pursuant to house resolution 477, the gentlelady from texas, miss jackson, and a member opposed -- ms. jackson lee, and a member opposed, each will control five minutes. the chair recognizes the gentlelady from texas. ms. jackson lee: i thank the chairman very much. i wish today was spent really dealing with job creation rather than diminishing the social safety net for the american people. something that we fought long and hard for. but let me give you some...
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bush, a texas resident, told the paper while he likes rival candidate and texas governor rick perry, he says he's, quote, not surging forward. while bush's comments were not a formal endorsement, they still give an important boost to the romney campaign less than two weeks before the iowa caucuses. >>> overseas, reports from state-controll eled syria tv sa there have been activists have struck with a car bomb and a number of civilians have been killed. the this is the first attack since the start of new president bashar alas aheal-asaad. monitors want to assess whether the government is complying with the peace initiative. >>> a look at other stories making news early today in america. police have tracked down a group of vandals all thanks to youtube. the video posted by the culprit show the crew of young criminals ransacking several stores. investigators brought in one teen for questioning who eventually identified the rest of the suspects. >>> southern california's notorious high-speed santa ana wind swept through yesterday, hammering several neighborhoods. wind gusts as high as 72
bush, a texas resident, told the paper while he likes rival candidate and texas governor rick perry, he says he's, quote, not surging forward. while bush's comments were not a formal endorsement, they still give an important boost to the romney campaign less than two weeks before the iowa caucuses. >>> overseas, reports from state-controll eled syria tv sa there have been activists have struck with a car bomb and a number of civilians have been killed. the this is the first attack...
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mistletoe is almost impossible to find because of a texas drought. it's so scarce you may have trouble finding fake mistletoe. that surely won't stop you from your new year's kisses, i'm sure. >>> coming up, the indianapolis colts come up big. plus, boise state led it right from the opening kick off. your first look at sports is straight ahead. you are watching "first look" on msnbc. when you pour chunky beef with country vegetables soup over it... you can do dinner. four minutes, around four bucks. campbell's chunky. it's amazing what soup can do. four minutes, around four bucks. i was in south korea. i was in germany. i was in iraq. i think the hardest transition as you get further into the military is... you know it's going to end one day. and that's why i'm doing the job i'm doing now at chase, helping them hire veterans through the 100,000 jobs mission. because chase understands if you want an organization that's going to grow, that has a basis in ethics, and get the engine running again in america... why wouldn't you want to hire the veteran? c
mistletoe is almost impossible to find because of a texas drought. it's so scarce you may have trouble finding fake mistletoe. that surely won't stop you from your new year's kisses, i'm sure. >>> coming up, the indianapolis colts come up big. plus, boise state led it right from the opening kick off. your first look at sports is straight ahead. you are watching "first look" on msnbc. when you pour chunky beef with country vegetables soup over it... you can do dinner. four...
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(applause) texas recovers is puttin' on this event called the big texas rally for recovery. big texas rally for recovery. wow. this is huge, because texas, of course now, is a part of promoting recovery at a statewide level. we've got people from across the state showing up to present a positive face and voice of recovery. we want you to know that recovery is possible. say it loud, say it proud, "i am in recovery!" (crowd: i am in recovery!) it's so important that this event takes place, especially in texas. for so long, people in recovery have been hidden in church basements, and they've kept their anonymity, and everybody needs to know that people do recover and live successful, productive, wonderful lives. and this is one way we can make the public aware that recovery is real, and recovery is rewarding, and recovery restores health and families. the reality of recovery is a whole, healthy community. so everybody benefits. we've got to thank everybody. it's a party out here. and that's the name of the theme for recovery month this year, is that everyone benefits. that's th
(applause) texas recovers is puttin' on this event called the big texas rally for recovery. big texas rally for recovery. wow. this is huge, because texas, of course now, is a part of promoting recovery at a statewide level. we've got people from across the state showing up to present a positive face and voice of recovery. we want you to know that recovery is possible. say it loud, say it proud, "i am in recovery!" (crowd: i am in recovery!) it's so important that this event takes...
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not against texas, don't get me wrong. but who is traveling to wisconsin and texas? >> eric: one more comment from her before i end the discussion she goes people like you, you don't understand that. wait a minute, people like my, i'm just asking you a question. no, you're from fox. >> greg: she must have something against mangers. she's mangerist. nativityist. >> andrea: we're from fox and we have opinions. god foraged we have our own opinions. >> kimberly: this is an opinion show. hi. >> bob: if you don't put something else up religious -- >> andrea: put up a santa claus or santa helper or reindeer, anything like that. >> andrea: but she wants a festvist poll and spaghetti monster. humiliate and make fun of people. >> andrea: >> kimberly: make a mockery of it. >> eric: don't be disrespectful. flying spaghetti monster. >> andrea: you're right. i have no opinion. >> eric: up next, we go to dana who is hanging out with miss rodeo america. >> andrea: my gosh. >> eric: you want to do that. >> bob: yee-haw! >> eric: few first, a christmas cheerful from one of my favorite
not against texas, don't get me wrong. but who is traveling to wisconsin and texas? >> eric: one more comment from her before i end the discussion she goes people like you, you don't understand that. wait a minute, people like my, i'm just asking you a question. no, you're from fox. >> greg: she must have something against mangers. she's mangerist. nativityist. >> andrea: we're from fox and we have opinions. god foraged we have our own opinions. >> kimberly: this is an...
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largest state i think that maybe maybe it's right that rick perry mentions texas eighty three times but i think a good eighty five could have really put him over the edge but if you do the more there's still november we have five debates i'll be looking forward to i will be counting as i'm sure you will how many times texas is said absolutely i think you know in the rankings of g.o.p. word priority you want to get reagan number one obviously tax taxes number two and the texas they're almost the same word you know you can maybe kind of mash them together get two points for each time you mention it tax this tax axis taxes i like the one thing to you the next time during the debate. let's move on to another issue here to talk about. it on hill and i have a picture here for all the viewers to take a look at this is representative john campbell's ferrari five fifty and it was parked outside to get a little on a recent day and so this is causing a bit of you know people are upset about it right this is the moment when you don't want to pretend like you're the one percent we have this whol
largest state i think that maybe maybe it's right that rick perry mentions texas eighty three times but i think a good eighty five could have really put him over the edge but if you do the more there's still november we have five debates i'll be looking forward to i will be counting as i'm sure you will how many times texas is said absolutely i think you know in the rankings of g.o.p. word priority you want to get reagan number one obviously tax taxes number two and the texas they're almost the...
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cal gets texas in the holiday bowl. mark, start >> lsu and alabama will meet for the bcs championships. sanford will face number three, oklahoma state and the decibel will get texas in the holiday bowl. nfl and diners wrapped up the nfc west to get the second half from alex smith. kyle williams' touchdown, 26- nothing. the defense turned on and and the rookie, no need for us to dance. he goes to the sideline and the 40 niners are the nfc champ. >>> the click plate for the readers in the nhs days after being arrested on an as gun charge. >> been an altercation. the raiders lose 34-14. they are and it tied with denver for the division league. >> stanford beats its first national title in women's soccer. >>> 's first win in over two years. a lot of droughts ended and that will be the team of game day tonight at 11:30. >> all right, i will do it for us. we will see you tonight. ,,,, [people chatting] everyone, it's $37 a piece. paying with your smart phone instead of cash. that's a step forward. with chase person-to-person
cal gets texas in the holiday bowl. mark, start >> lsu and alabama will meet for the bcs championships. sanford will face number three, oklahoma state and the decibel will get texas in the holiday bowl. nfl and diners wrapped up the nfc west to get the second half from alex smith. kyle williams' touchdown, 26- nothing. the defense turned on and and the rookie, no need for us to dance. he goes to the sideline and the 40 niners are the nfc champ. >>> the click plate for the readers...
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not against texas, don't get me wrong. but who is traveling to wisconsin and texas? >> eric: one more comment from her before i end the discussion she goes people like you, you don't understand that. wait a minute, people like my, i'm just asking you a question. no, you're from fox. >> greg: she must have something against mangers. she's mangerist. nativityist. >> andrea: we're from fox and we have opinions. god foraged we have our own opinions. >> kimberly: this is an opinion show. hi. >> bob: if you don't put something else up religious -- >> andrea: put up a santa claus or santa helper or reindeer, anything like that. >> andrea: but she wants a festvist poll and spaghetti monster. humiliate and make fun of people. >> andrea: >> kimberly: make a mockery of it. >> eric: don't be disrespectful. flying spaghetti monster. >> andrea: you're right. i have no opinion. >> eric: up next, we go to dana who is hanging out with miss rodeo america. >> andrea: my gosh. >> eric: you want to do that. >> bob: yee-haw! >> eric: few first, a christmas cheerful from one of my favorite
not against texas, don't get me wrong. but who is traveling to wisconsin and texas? >> eric: one more comment from her before i end the discussion she goes people like you, you don't understand that. wait a minute, people like my, i'm just asking you a question. no, you're from fox. >> greg: she must have something against mangers. she's mangerist. nativityist. >> andrea: we're from fox and we have opinions. god foraged we have our own opinions. >> kimberly: this is an...
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he really sort of played into what was the texas mythology with texas politicians who were larger than life, very successful businessman who made a fortune here. they were risk takers, they were not afraid to fail. that was the sort of spirit he had at that i think got him into this thing. >> noting that at the naval academy, he was president of his class the last couple of years. early on he showed leadership traits have the ability to galvanize people under his leadership. just a quick overview of his business career, let's take a look -- he went into business and to ibm as a salesman where he became the top salesman for the company. that was in 1957. in 1962 he founded his own company which was electronic data systems. he then sold it to general motors for $2.4 billion and stay on the board. in 1988 he founded perot systems. in 2009 he sold that company to dell computers for $3.9 billion. he and his family are known as philanthropists. can you talk about that side of him and his family? >> they have given a fortune to all sorts of charities here in dallas. ross perot himself has mad
he really sort of played into what was the texas mythology with texas politicians who were larger than life, very successful businessman who made a fortune here. they were risk takers, they were not afraid to fail. that was the sort of spirit he had at that i think got him into this thing. >> noting that at the naval academy, he was president of his class the last couple of years. early on he showed leadership traits have the ability to galvanize people under his leadership. just a quick...
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got cold and frigid weather through the plains, mild through the gulf coast, showers in florida and texas. sunday, sunday, sunshine continues along the east coast, a few snow showers, rain in southern texas where they really need it and the southwest as well. that's what's going on in the country. here's what's
got cold and frigid weather through the plains, mild through the gulf coast, showers in florida and texas. sunday, sunday, sunshine continues along the east coast, a few snow showers, rain in southern texas where they really need it and the southwest as well. that's what's going on in the country. here's what's
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ben tracy, cbs news, austin, texas. >> mitchell: facing bankruptcy, the u.s. postal service will announce major cuts tomorrow. the agency plans to close half of its 500 mail processing centers next spring. a move that will slow first class service and essentially cancel next day delivery. officials say the cuts will save $3 billion, that's a drop in the bucket for an agency projected to lose 14 billion dollars next year. it got ugly in stillwater, oklahoma, last night as thousands of frantic football fans stormed the field after oklahoma state cowboys beat the rival oklahoma sooners. five people from hurt, two critically. some of them were trampled. the victory gave oklahoma state its first big 12 championship.rf the door and back at home. that story is next. in their ability to be readyc ore confident with cialis for daily use. cialis for daily use is a clinically proven low-dose tablet you take every day so you can be ready anytime the moment's right, even if it's not every day. [ man ] tell your doctor about all your medical conditions and medications and a
ben tracy, cbs news, austin, texas. >> mitchell: facing bankruptcy, the u.s. postal service will announce major cuts tomorrow. the agency plans to close half of its 500 mail processing centers next spring. a move that will slow first class service and essentially cancel next day delivery. officials say the cuts will save $3 billion, that's a drop in the bucket for an agency projected to lose 14 billion dollars next year. it got ugly in stillwater, oklahoma, last night as thousands of...
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it was very, very long in the texas at the time. it detailed every, all the rare plants, specimen plants, horticultural, introducing them to texas. i was so excited about all of this. i used to say to my brother, this apple thing, you have gotten from your grandfather who had a reverence. he would say that is ridiculous. when my brother announced he was going to give up his life as a trial lawyer to be an apple orchardist. my father said i have one thing to say, jews don't farm. but they did. his father clearly did. >> just to wind up, then, what are you working on next? >> i have become fascinated with the personal. this is the most excruciating difficult book. >> so you are going to turn around and do it again. >> i have been spending a great deal of time in india every year my next book is a memoir of going through india and what this has done to transform my own life. >> thank you very much. >> thank you. >> [applause]. >> the question when i started 11 years ago when i started doing resolution work is can anything be presented
it was very, very long in the texas at the time. it detailed every, all the rare plants, specimen plants, horticultural, introducing them to texas. i was so excited about all of this. i used to say to my brother, this apple thing, you have gotten from your grandfather who had a reverence. he would say that is ridiculous. when my brother announced he was going to give up his life as a trial lawyer to be an apple orchardist. my father said i have one thing to say, jews don't farm. but they did....
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it came to the supreme court because the state of texas challenged a federal court in san antonio texas which had drafted what is known as an interim redistricting plan. the texas legislature drafted a redistricting plan after the 2010 census. texas is what is known as a covered state under the voting rights act because it had passed discrimination against voters... because it had past discrimination voters. as a coverage state its redistricting plans have to be approved by the department of justice or a federal district court in washington. it has not yet gotten clearance. the department of justice has raised questions about some of the districts that have been drafted. a whole raft of organizations, civil rights groups, have challenged the redistricting plan in a federal court in san antonio texas. because this has dragged on and has texas not gotten pre-clearance or a final decision, the court in san antonio felt it needed to draft an interim plan because the primary was coming up, filing deadlines were coming up. texas said that court did not apply the proper standard in drafting it
it came to the supreme court because the state of texas challenged a federal court in san antonio texas which had drafted what is known as an interim redistricting plan. the texas legislature drafted a redistricting plan after the 2010 census. texas is what is known as a covered state under the voting rights act because it had passed discrimination against voters... because it had past discrimination voters. as a coverage state its redistricting plans have to be approved by the department of...